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When to Plant Peas in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Feb 19 – Mar 5. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 1 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 7 in Guymon.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 55–70 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Peas Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
Oklahoma CityFeb 21 – Mar 7
TulsaFeb 17 – Mar 3
NormanFeb 17 – Mar 3
Broken ArrowFeb 18 – Mar 4
LawtonFeb 18 – Mar 4
EdmondFeb 19 – Mar 5
MooreFeb 21 – Mar 7
Midwest CityFeb 19 – Mar 5
EnidFeb 23 – Mar 9
StillwaterFeb 22 – Mar 8
MuskogeeFeb 24 – Mar 10
BartlesvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14
OwassoFeb 17 – Mar 3
ShawneeFeb 16 – Mar 2
YukonFeb 19 – Mar 5
ArdmoreFeb 1 – Feb 15
Ponca CityFeb 27 – Mar 13
BixbyFeb 18 – Mar 4
DuncanFeb 11 – Feb 25
Del CityFeb 19 – Mar 5
JenksFeb 16 – Mar 2
SapulpaFeb 16 – Mar 2
MustangFeb 21 – Mar 7
Sand SpringsFeb 16 – Mar 2
BethanyFeb 19 – Mar 5
AltusFeb 22 – Mar 8
ClaremoreFeb 24 – Mar 10
El RenoFeb 23 – Mar 9
McAlesterFeb 17 – Mar 3
AdaFeb 19 – Mar 5

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peas in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Feb 19 – Mar 5. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 1 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 7 in Guymon.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do peas take to grow?

Peas typically take 55–70 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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